The incident was reported just before 1 a.m. outside the La Quinta Inn on Griffith Road. The victim was taken to Forsyth Medical Center for treatment.

The victim told Winston-Salem police he walked past a dark-colored vehicle when a man got out and started a conversation with him.

During the conversation, the suspect hit the man on the head with the bottle and pushed him against another vehicle, police said. The suspect took the victim's wallet and drove away.

The suspect was described as a light-skinned, heavy-set black or Hispanic man with dark hair. He was last seen wearing all dark and baggy clothing and drove a small, two-door passenger car, police said.

Anyone with information on the incident or a possible suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800.